| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $26.80 | 8.201% | $28.9979 | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.89 | 5.635% | $167.8435 | $167.84 | $167.85 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.98 | 4.219% | $63.5527 | $63.55 | $63.55 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.72 | 8.786% | $43.2098 | $43.21 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.69 | 10.123% | $272.7637 | $272.76 | $272.75 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.55 | 10.232% | $79.9733 | $79.97 | $79.95 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.68 | 8.471% | $129.8181 | $129.82 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.31 | $786.1590 | $786.15 | $786.10 | $786.20 | |